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FICO
Your credit score, uses credit information, components include: credit history, new credits, type of credit used. Looks at PAYMENT HISTORY.
Annual % Rate
The true rate of interest over the life of a loan including all fees + costs.
Average Daily Balance
A way to compute credit charges by applying interest rates to average daily balance.
Consumer Loan
Loans made for specific big ticket items, using formally negotiated contracts. Can have fixed or variable loan interest rates.
Single Payment Loan
Type of consumer loan, set over a specific period, at the end of which full payment (principal + interest) is due in 1 lump sum, short-term.
Installment Loan
Type of consumer loan, repaid in series of fixed/scheduled payments, to pay full payment (principal + interest)
Chattel Mortgage
Component of a loan. The property, secures the loan, and the lender holds an ownership interest. Commonly referred to as security agreements.
APR Equation
Average Annual Finance Charge / Average Loan Balance Outstanding.
Simple Interest Method
Calculated on outstanding balance, with the lowest APR (Interest = Principal x Rate x Time)
Discount Method
Calculated on beginning principal, SUBTRACTED from loan amount.
Add on Method
Finance charge computed on the original loan amount and added to principal (most expensive).
Rule of 78
Secured (Collateralized) Credit Cards
Type of credit card that requires a cash deposit as collateral, useful for people with poor or little credit.
Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral, Conditions.
5 C’s of Credit
Truth in Lending Law
Requires lenders to disclose: the true annual interest rate (APR), and the method of calculating the average daily balance
Bankruptcy
Happens if you misuse credit, either solved through debt restructuring w/ payment plan, or straight bankruptcy w/ wiping the slate clean. Negatively impacts credit for up to 10 years.
Home Equity Loan
A second mortgage using home equity as collateral; interest may be tax-deductible if used for home improvements and itemized.